COUPONS.COM
Print new coupons now that they have been reset with the beginning of the month! Get these coupons and over 200 more on Coupons.com. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

TAX HOLIDAY
Ohio will have a sales tax holiday from August 7th to 9th on certain items. No sales tax will be charged on those dates on in-store and online purchases for clothes priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 No. To find out more about the tax holiday in Ohio and other states go to: http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/sales_holiday.html.

WINE DEALS
Vintage Ohio is this upcoming weekend so here this post I will note all the great ways to save on wine and which wineries are top notch.

Many stores have great sales on wine. You can regularly find good wine marked almost half off at Giant Eagle and other stores and wine shops. Once the wine is past its peak or a new year comes in then they have to mark down the old stuff. Some of the old stuff can still be pre-peak so it’s worth digging around for those wines. By peak I mean the wine has the best taste. If it sits too long, especially with sweeter wines, it goes bad over time. Then it can taste like vinegar or the ground near an amusement park Cotton Candy stand.

Some stores have discounted wine that they are trying to sell off. The wine can be marked as low as a penny above cost in Ohio. When Tops was here they had to dump any wine they didn’t sell when they closed. Even the $100 bottles. You’d think they could discount it more so that it would sell, but the law wouldn’t allow it. Oh to be the sink that had those bottles poured into it.

The way the Ohio pricing law works a wine must be marked the retail price for one month and then it can be discounted for two months. The cycle can then repeat.

One of my favorite regions for wine is Washington. They have some great wines at great values. The best wines are in the Walla Walla region where it is like a desert, but there are tons of farms. My favorites there are a Barnard Griffin Port, Tagaris Merlot, Milbrant Merlot, and pretty much anything from Chateau St Michelle, Columbia Crest, and Columbia Valley.

For great quality international wines at a value try Portuguese wines. They were known for Ports, but now make more regular wines and they are great.

Some years are better than others for wine. From year to year the same wine from the same winery can go from awesome to horrible and back to awesome depending on just the weather. I usually ask for a taste when I go to a restaurant before getting a bottle of wine so that I don’t end up with a horrible one when I thought I was getting an awesome one. Good restaurants will let you taste for free.

WINE TAGS
Wine tags are coupons found on bottles of wine. They were more prevalent back some years ago, but there are still some found here and there. You can find coupons for meat, produce, condiments, snacks, and other items. Depending on the state you live in you don’t always need to purchase wine with it. In Ohio you don’t need to purchase the wine. Cashiers sometimes see a wine bottle advertised on the coupon and they mistakingly think you need to purchase the wine with it. If you get in good with the wine person at your store you can have them save you some good ones in exchange for cookies you baked or a short back massage.

WINE REBATES
Rebates for wine can be found on bottles of wine. You can usually find one that will give you a rebate for purchases of 1, 3, 6, or 12 bottles. I regularly find rebates for $24 for a case of wine. I’ve even seen rebates of $50 for a case of wine. Buying one bottle usually gets you $2 off or so and it tiers up from there.

CASE DISCOUNTS
Most every store will give you a 10% discount when you buy a case of wine. You usually can mix and match so that you don’t have to buy all of one wine. Wineries usually do the same. Some even give bigger discounts or 5% off for half a case. The boxes also make a great place for storing corn or water balloons.

I’ve purchased cases that some out of state wineries were trying to get rid of at 75% off the original price! Sometimes shipping can be costly though, but I’ve gotten it shipped from California for as low as $25 a case.

GOLD MEDAL WINE CLUB
Discover extraordinary wines and big discounts up to 70% off with their summer sale and on gifts and accessories with GoldMedalWineClub. It has a national reputation for finding America’s finest, limited production wines. They have been recognized in The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetite Magazine, and Food and Wine Magazine. Featured wines meet strict selection criteria, including multiple medals from major wine competitions along with high ratings from national wine publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate.

LOT18
Get quality bottles of wine, including hard to find ones and ones made in small quantities at a discount. At times they even have free shipping. New offers daily. Once you become a member, they’ll automatically deposit a $10 credit into your account for you to use within 48 hours! Membership is free.

GLASS OR BOTTLE
A bottle of wine typically is equal in volume to 4 glasses of wine, but that depends on how a restaurant pours it and the size of the glass they pour it in. Sometimes you can get 6 glasses out of a bottle of wine if they are pouring them into small glasses. As a standard, multiply the glass price times 4 and if it is more than the cost of the bottle then get the bottle, if you plan on drinking that much. Check out their wine glasses first. Some places use tiny glasses while others use large wine glasses. Ohio allows you to cork the bottle and take it home if you don’t finish it.

HALF OFF BOTTLES/GLASSES OF WINE
Many bars and restaurants do happy hour pricing on wine. Many are a $1 off or so for a glass of wine. Some charge $5 a glass…not that great of a deal, especially if their glasses are small. Places like Bar Louie will do $4 glasses of wine including glasses that are normally $10 or so. Burgers and Beer in downtown Willoughby does $2.50 Happy Hour glasses of wine. Some even do half off bottles or glasses of wine on certain days. Here are some (subject to change):

OHIO WINERIES
If you want free cheese plates, BOGO entrees, wine glasses and other deals at Ohio wineries, you can find coupons for them in the Our Town and All Around coupon book. The books are $28 – new books available in September. Purchase them at: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm

BEST OHIO WINE
Find the best wines as found by the Ohio Grape Industries Committe at http://www.tasteohiowines.com/award-winners.aspx
Any Ice wine at Ohio wineries is top notch and win tons of awards. Usually they have to wait for two days of 19 degree weather before they can pick the grapes for the ice wine.

1) Markko’s – awesome chardonnays, cab sauvignon, and Rieslings
2) M Cellars – great reds and whites
3) Laurentia – great pinot noir, cab, and guwurztraminer
4) Harpersfield – superb chardonnays and other dry white varietals
5) St Joseph – great pinot noirs (won double gold in San Fran), their Shiraz just won some nice awards too
6) Gervasi -Italian varietels
7) South River Vineyards – they’re getting better
8) Laurello – great variety of quality wines. Some Italian varieties too. Try the Rodavi.
9) Maple Ridge – not open much, but great wines – organic too
10) Grand River Cellars – they have some nice reds.
There are also others that have a spectacular one or two wines. The Polar Vortex killed a lot of vines. Many wineries had to start over.

BEST VIEWS
1) Lakehouse Inn – it’s a B&B that sits on a bluff next to the lake, they have a deck on the lake, garden area that is a site to see that goes down to the lake.
2) Gervasi Winery – located in Canton. The place looks like an opulent California winery. Beautiful
3) Laurentia – new winery has a great rustic look and overlooks a pond.
4) South River (Church winery) – rebuilt church now a winery, great picnic pavilion and terrace area overlooking the winery.
5) Thorn Creek Winery – beautifully landscaped winery
6) Ferrante – busy, but the place looks high falutin
7) Laleure – old barn with patio on hillside that overlooks the vineyard
8) Wolf Creek – in Akron
9) Mastropietro – many weddings there
10) St Joseph – new location – great overlook

There are many Ohio wineries making spectacular wine. Sure, many years ago there were some and still are ones that still make the sweet stuff. But don’t let that fool you. There are many making great dry varietels. Some of the ones that made nasty wine some years ago have turned the corner and they now make spectacular wine.

Old Mill is unique with old wood beams. It’s near downtown Geneva.

Many have great music venues (indoor and/or outdoor) like Grand River Cellars, Ferrante, Chalet Debonnet, Harpersfield, Firehouse, Old Mill, and Laurello. Chalet Debonnet has a great outdoor facility. They have craft beer there too – Rat Cellar Brewery.

If you like the sweet wines that Ohio was known for way back when then try John Christ, Klingshirn, Firehouse, Deer Pass, Emerine Estates (try their caramel apple), Buccia, and Virant. I’m not crazy about them. Too much sugar can make them headache wines.

Some wines are sourced from outside of Ohio. Because the source changes most every year the taste can change also. You’ll see those bottles labeled American instead of say, Grand River Valley.

CORKAGE FEE
Some restaurants charge a corkage fee. It’s a fee to open a bottle of wine that you brought in. Works great since you can find a steal at a store and then bring it in to open for $5 or less. Some places don’t even charge a fee to do so.

At Cedar and Green Wine and Cheese you can pick a bottle in their store and drink it there with a $5 corkage fee. You can find great deals on bottles. Some are less the $10 on sale. Located in University Heights across from Heinens on South Green Road.

At Pranzo located in downtown Willoughby bring in your own bottle and pay $10 per bottle for a corkage fee. It used to be $2 per glass, but now they sell wine there so they upped the price.

Grumpys in Tremont lets you bring in wine. There is a convenience store across the street with a decent selection and price.

Deweys Coffee in Shaker Square has a $5 corkage fee.

Biga Woodfired Pizzaria in Kirtland stopped their corkage program as they started selling their own wine.

IDINE
Get 5% to 15% or more off you dinner tab which includes the whole bill including wine and tip. Just match up your credit card to the site and start earning rewards that will be sent back to you in the form of a gift card.
Click here: http://www.idine.com

RESTAURANT.COM
Some restaurants on Restaurant.com allow you to use the gift certificate on your wine purchase. It will usually state on the certificate if they do. If nothing is stated, ask if they do. Get $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10 or less with their special discount codes. Check http://www.joethecouponguy.com/blog1 to find the special discount deals for the certificates for an additional 40% to 70% off!

Click here to get gift certificates for around 200 northeast Ohio restaurants and thousands of others across the U.S. – great for vacations!: http://tinyurl.com/Restaurant2015

SHIPPING WINE
Some states don’t allow shipment of wine out of state. Check this site to see if your state does: http://www.freethegrapes.com

NEW WINERIES
A new winery opened on Route 528. It’s called Laurentia. Beautiful winery with a rustic look. A must see. They also have great wines.

Outside of Ohio some wineries charge while others don’t. Some will credit the tasting fee if you buy a bottle of wine (Fingerlakes). Some charge way too much like $5 or $15 for a tasting if not more (Napa). Some are free after using a wine pass that gets you freebie tastings and discounts (Dry Creek Region and Fingerlakes). Some charge a reasonable amount or none at all (Sonoma). Some you can find free tasting coupons on their web-site. Some wineries should pay you to taste their wine and then use your body for science to test the effects of their nasty wine.

Go to a wine region’s web page or City of Commerce dept page to find coupons for wineries.

When you go to wineries ask them if they have coupons for other wineries. Many do. They usually have free tasting coupons for other wineries. They appreciate the “recommendations” from other wineries.

VINTAGE OHIO
This huge wine event is half at Lake Farmparks in Kirtland. It’s being held August 7th & 8th this year. Tons of Ohio wineries participate. Music and events all day long from 1-10 pm. Look for a $10 off $30 gate ticket coupon in the Sun Newspapers. Click here for more information: http://www.visitvintageohio.com/

WORLD SERIES OF WINE
WVIZ throws a great wine event each year. It’s one of my favorites. Heinens helps sponsor the event. Many of the wines they sell will be poured at the event. Great food there too. It was at the new convention center in March this year. Click here for more information: http://www.ideastream.org/wine

GRAPE JAMBOREE
Typically the festival is the last weekend in September in downtown Geneva. Stomp grapes, try grape pies, and listen to bands. You can do wine tastings at one of the halls there.

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LIVING SOCIAL BONUS SAVINGS
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to consistently save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utilities, cell/smart phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, clothes, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money! The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

ADVANCE AUTOPARTS
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Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Earn Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

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Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. There is even a produce discount given with their Healthy offer of the week! Get a Freebie item when you have redeemed an eligible number of purchases per month. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
It’s Secret Sale time at Best Deal Magazines! Shop this weekend now through Monday and take an additional 18% off your order. There’s no limit to the bargains you will find – stock up on all your favorites, shop for gifts, the options are endless. Visit Best Deal Magazines now and take an additional 18% off for THREE DAYS ONLY – August 1-3.
USE Coupon Code: SS18

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
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LIVING SOCIAL
Receive an EXTRA 15% off as many times as they’d like on Living Social Deals that are already 50-90% off! Rare promotion! Just enter code LS15OFF at checkout and save up to $20 on your purchases.

Redemption instruction:
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Terms and Conditions:
*Maximum discount of $20. Promo code must be used between July 22, 2015 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and July 24, 2015, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Promo codes may only be used on new purchases and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found at here. Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site. Promo codes may not be used on government provided services. LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. This offer is single-use and non-transferrable. If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid in the US and Canada only.

VINTAGE OHIO
$25 for a One-Day Adult Sampler Admission at Vintage Ohio Wine Festival ($35 Value). The Vintage Ohio Wine Festival takes place Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day at Lake Farmparks in Kirtland.

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TREES IN GUTTERS
With all the rain I’ve noticed there are trees sprouting from many gutters at many homes in the area. All those Maple tree spinner seeds have found refuge in gutters that haven’t been cleaned out from all the winter and spring yuck. It’s not a fun job. I just power-washed my gutters. The black soup in them wasn’t pleasant. Some spots were jammed up with leaves and twigs.

Don’t wait to clean them! Unclean gutters can cause water damage inside your home. Roof shingles will also deteriorate along with any exposed wood which can cause wood rot. That in turn can cause insect infestation as it will lead to openings into your home. The little sprouts of trees in your gutters may look neat, but those little boogers can cause more headaches than they are worth.

If you want a full grown tree, check out Lowe’s. I saw burlapped and bagged trees for 90% off! Some fruit trees were 50% off.

OLIVE TERRANEAN CO
At the Hartville Marketplace a new company called OliveTerranean Co. has opened. They have over 25 varieties of imported olives as well as fresh hand stuffed olives including- Salami, Spicy Pepperoni, Pepper jack cheese, Garlic, Etc. They also have Hummus, Tabouli Salad, a variety of healthy Mediterranean Salads and Pita Breads/Chips. Check them out!

RITE AID PLENTI POINTS
I’ve been buying some items at Rite Aid that gave me Plenti Points, their program that replaced Up Rewards. Pretty much each time I’ve redeemed them the cashier says I was the first customer they redeem them. I believe it was at least 4 different stores that told me that. Not a good sign with their program. The deals are ok, but they were better under the Up Rewards program and the Single Check Rebate offers that ended last year.

There is a booklet of coupons that they have in the stores for the Plenti Points program that offers additional points when you purchase certain items. You can redeem your points at different businesses including Macy’s.

You have to remember your pin when you redeem your points. It will tell you how many you have on the payment touchpad.

I’ve found a bunch of 75% off items in their stores. Most are items they will discontinue selling. Slow movers. I spent $26.64 for $114.51. Not too shabby.

TOP TEN THINGS I LIKE ABOUT SUMMER
10) I lose two pounds during the summer because mosquitos find me quite appetizing.
9) To save water with the non-stop rain all I have to do is go outside for a shower.
8) The trance-like ice cream truck music is enchanting.
7) I’m finding all the loose change I lost during the winter.
6) I don’t look so silly wearing a tank top and shorts as when I do during the winter.
5) My lemonade stand does a brisk business.
4) I use lightning bugs instead of flashlights during power outages.
3) Because of my summer tan the cats don’t mistakenly take me for a ghost anymore.
2) I get to jet ski to work.
1) Halloween candy is now in stores!

LIVING SOCIAL BONUS CODE
Take an additional 20% off your next purchase with code STARS20. Don’t miss out on spectacular 4th of July savings. This sale is valid until 7/5 in the US and Canada.

Redemption instruction:
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2.Add Deal by clicking “Buy Now” button on the Deal information page.
3.Click on “Redeem promo code” during purchase process.
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Terms and Conditions:
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

ADVANCE AUTOPARTS
Get wipers, windshield washer fluid and other car needs at a discount at Advance Autoparts.

Take 20% Off Your Order at AdvanceAutoParts purchase with code G52 until 7/5. Valid online only.
Take $10 off orders over $30, $20 off $60, $30 off $90, $40 off $120 and $50 off $150 with code WD526 at AdvanceAutoParts! Ends 7/4. Valid online only.
Take $10 off $30, $25 off $70 and $40 off $110 orders with code A124 at AdvanceAutoParts! Ends 7/31. Valid online only.

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

KMART
Super Double Coupons – coupons $2 and less double – limit 5 per day per customer with purchase of $25 or more.
Fill 5 prescriptions and get $10 in Points (10,0000 points). Learn more at http://www.kmartpharmacy.com/rewards.

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have also ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on Hair Care items at SallyBeauty! Mix & match and save big on top brands! Offer valid through 7/31.
Free Shipping on ALL Equipment Within the Continental USA at SallyBeauty!

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

COUPONS.COM
Get these coupons and over 200 more on Coupons.com. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. Every Friday is Freebie Friday. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cashe for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
•Easy & Free online exchange.
•Never expire.

COUPONS.COM
Print over 200 coupons before some disappear at the end of the month. Some will reset and be allowed to be printed again on the first of the month. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

Find Cedar Point deals online at https://www.cedarpoint.com/tickets. Cedar Point, along with many other theme parks, discount their tickets on their web-sites. Look for all day meal deals, single meal deals, and soda free refill deals on Cedar Point’s site. You can also pack your own meals that can be eaten at the Picnic Pavilion.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo admission is free for Cuyahoga County residents on Mondays. Admission is free or half-off for attendees on specific dates from surrounding counties including Lake, Lorain, Summit, Portage, Geauga, and Medina County. Check their web-site for future dates: http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Zoo/Visit-Zoo.aspx. Other zoos also offer free admission on certain days or year-round such as Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. Look for deals called Wild Wednesdays at your local zoo. If you get an annual pass, you may qualify for free admission to other zoos.

Lake Metroparks offers various free days for Lake County residents throughout the year (found at http://www.lakemetroparks.com). Admission is always free for active military personnel (with military id) and their family.

Ohio’s largest free musical is held in Painesville every summer with numerous bands. Find info about the concert at http://www.parkpartyinfo.com.

POWER OUTAGES
Lotsa power outages recently. Find out about the outage on your electric supplier’s web-site (using your Smartphone!). For First Energy customers you can go to http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/oh.html.

WHEN’S THE LAST TIME?
It’s easy to fall into a routine and do things without thinking about why you do or don’t do them. When was the last time you?:

Went downtown?
Checked your insurance rates with another company?
Told somebody that you loved that you loved them?
Got rid of the socks you have with holes in them?
Went on a vacation out of state?
Told a friend or family member or a person in power what they needed to hear?
Got told what you needed to hear?
Got a health check-up?
Sent someone a card?
Forgave someone verbally?
Watched a parade?
Splurged on yourself?
Drove the speed limit?
Voted in an election?
Bought someone lunch?
Went to church?
Sent flowers?
Let facts change your opinion?
Gave a tip of 20% or more for great service?
Thrown out your oldest article of clothing?
Let someone in when they were trying to merge into your lane?
Played Yahtzee?
Was empathetic?
Ordered something other than your usual favorite item on a menu?
Ate Playdoh?
Made a shiv?
Confirmed that a suspicious mole on your skin wasn’t just a stuck leftover raisin from a meal a week ago?
Sent a lengthy and elaborate Happy Birthday wish to a Facebook friend that you haven’t talked to or seen in years?
Taken a bath?
Did an Elvis impersonation?

HOT LIVING SOCIAL DEALS
Entry to Night Nation Run 5K Music Festival for $29 (reg. $60)
Admission to Wildwater Kingdom for $20 (reg. $32)
2 or 4 Comedy Show Tickets, Plus Appetizers at the Cleveland Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant for $20 (reg. $63)
20 Tickets to a Show at the Olmsted Performing Arts for $175 (reg. $350)
Ticket to “Trapped In A Room With A Zombie” for $14 (reg. $28)
Two Tickets to “Batman Begins” at Great Lakes Science Center for $22 (reg. $35)
2 Cleveland Brown Preseason Game Tickets for $69 (reg. $178)
Ed Sheeran with Christina Perri on September 18 ticket discounts!
VIP Package for Seafood & Wine Festival at Debonne Vineyards for $8 (reg. $16)

LIVING SOCIAL BONUS CODE
Get an EXTRA 15% off sitewide with code SUMMER15. This offer is valid in the US and Canada only.
Redemption instruction:
1.Take 15% off your next purchase for almost any deal on LivingSocial when you use promo code “SUMMER15″.
2.Add Deal by clicking “Buy Now” button on the Deal information page.
3.Click on “Redeem promo code” during purchase process.
4.Enter code “SUMMER15″ and hit apply. You may only use this code once.
5.The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final purchase confirmation page.
Terms and Conditions:
*Maximum discount of $20 Promo code must be used between June 25, 2015 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and June 26, 2015, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Promo codes may only be used on new purchases and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found at here. Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site. Promo codes may not be used on government provided services. LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. This offer is single-use and non-transferrable. If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid in the US and Canada only.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have also ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. Every Friday is Freebie Friday. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
Find these limited time deals below and tons of other magazine subscription deals on their site.

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More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cashe for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
•Easy & Free online exchange.
•Never expire.

NATIVE REMEDIES
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INSECTS
Want to get rid of insects in the yard? Get a bird or birds to nest in your yard! It’s one way not to have to pay for insect spray. Birds typically eat half their weight in food each day, similar to what I do when I find an all-you-can-eat buffet.

This year we have chickadees nesting in the backyard and a Baltimore oriole in the front yard. Kinda rare for both to nest compared to other birds.

I didn’t notice the oriole nest until I saw a bluejay scrapping with it near its nest. The nest was way high up in a tree, probably fifty feet. Those baby birds better be ready to fly when they make the leap!

SHOPPING FREAKS
Shopping trips are full of people that spark your ire. Below is a list of people that you may come across while shopping. I hate to say it, but I plead guilty to some of these. You may recognize yourself in some of them too. Some of you will instantly picture someone that you know that fits the description. Here they are:

CUSTOMERS

Aisle Blockers – Their cart in the way? They wouldn’t know or care. You pretty much have to tap them on the shoulder to get them to realize their cart is in the way. They nudge their cart to the side, but you still doesn’t have enough room to get by let alone a person walking sideways to get by.

Crazy Cart Pushers – Bing! Boing! They run through the store with their shopping cart without regard to being polite. Don’t get near them when they are driving their car either.

Produce Touchers – If there are 100 apples on display they will check 80% of them to find the best ones that don’t have a blemish or dimple.

Dirty Touchers – Not knowing if they wash their hands after going to the bathroom, it’s the reason to thoroughly clean produce before you eat it and why stores added hand sanitizers and wipes for customers to use.

Get One More Thingers – Watch them sprint for an item they forgot…just as they are next up in line or better yet in line checking out.

Aisle Chit Chatters – They chat away for an hour with people they bump into at the store. Hover around long enough and you’ll also hear about some personal details. They aren’t only there to shop they are there to socialize. They tend to clog up the aisle like the cardboard displays.

Speed Limiters – They walk so slow that moss grows on the north side of them. To get around them is difficult since they don’t seem to realize they are also blocking the aisle. They need mirrors like you see on bikes on their shoulders.

Recognition Avoiders – You see someone in the store you know, but don’t have the time or care to chat with them. You hope they didn’t see you while you made a miraculous contortion to dive into an aisle to avoid them.

Cart Abandoners – They stopped at the store to grocery shop yet decided they didn’t need a cart anymore and thus left it in the middle of an aisle.

Cart Snaggers – Sometimes when shopping you realize you need a cart and you see an empty cart, but aren’t sure if it’s an abandoned cart or one that is being used because you don’t see anyone around that looks like it’s theirs. So you claim it! Thank you Cart Abandoner!

Checkout Rushers – They don’t have any patience and they will let you know that they don’t like being held up. Like as if they have anything that important enough to do. They will glare at you for slowing them down.

Huffers – Did you slow down the line with your coupons? Listen to them huff in disgust as they have to wait.

Self Checkout Dilly Dalliers – They never were cashiers in their lifetime and it shows by how slow they self-checkout.

Express Lane Abusers – Twelve items or less is just a suggestion to them. They don’t follow the rules. Not that there won’t be someone behind them that counts the number of items they are buying to make sure they aren’t over the limit.

Cell Phone Talkers – Bored while shopping? Just follow a cell phone talker through the store to find out the drama going on in their life.

Sample Eaters – To them the samples are like a free buffet. No need to go out to dinner afterwards when there is tons of free food to sample.

Unprepared Payers – They waited and waited in line and it’s their turn to check out and they fumble around their pockets to pay the bill, but seem to want to pull out everything from their pocket including tissues and keys and bitcoins for all to see. Not even their loyalty card is ready to be scanned.

Loyalty Card Avoiders – The cashier asks for their loyalty card. They say they don’t have one. The cashier asks if they want one. They say no. They are either loaded with money, don’t want the stores to monitor their purchases, or enjoy the routine about being asked for a loyalty card.

Tantrum Toddlers – These decibel-enhanced humans are ready to shrill throughout the store…and for your whole shopping trip…and when you had a bad day at work…and the parent does nothing to stop it.

CASHIERS

Careless Cashiers – They juggle your groceries like the clowns that they are. Don’t take them into a China shop. They will also pack refrigerated items with non-refrigerated items or chemical items like leaky bleach.

Slooow Cashiers – Scanning one coupon is such a chore to them that they do it so slow that you need to shave again. It’s like they are cashiering underwater.

Candy Bar Cashiers – Do you want to get a candy bar with your order? No again for the five-hundred and twelfth week in a row that you asked me.

Head Customer Service Ghoul – You’re there to return an item and they interrogate you like a criminal. Their face is etched with stress from having to deal with troublesome customers all day.

Coupon Hatin’ Cashiers – They will nitpick everything about your coupons – how you cut them, when you give them the coupons, how the items may not match and so on. They will also give you a diatribe about how they hate coupons and will groan and huff when you hand them your coupons.

Cashier Scolders – Control freaks they are. They forgot that they aren’t dealing with their kids, but adult customers.

Bad Baggers – A bottle of Drano on your fresh bread? Yes, to them that is ok. They will also test the limits of the bursting strength of your bag since they jam as much as they can into the bag and yet won’t double bag it either.

PARKERS

Parking Vulture – They stalk the parking lot waiting for a glimpse of a car movement so that they can fly into their spot before anyone even notices. They are the Parking Vulture.

The Lane Straddler – They don’t leave enough room to get your car into the open spot next to them – more than likely they failed parallel parking as they don’t know how to pull out and straighten out.

The Far Parker – Want to avoid dings in your car? Park far away. Like real far. So far that wen when they press the unlock door button on their key it is too far for the door to even open.

The Speed Demon – The parking speed limit is 15, but you’d think they have dyslexia and because they are driving 51 mph.

The Reverse Parker – They take just as much time and effort backing their car into the spot as they do if they parked straight in. Great for shoplifters looking to make a speedy getaway.

The Perfectionist Parker – Watch them pull in and out until they get the right geometric spacing of their car to the marked lines. Great for finishing up novels while you wait for them to get it right.

LIVING SOCIAL BONUS CODE
Now through Father’s Day save an extra 20% off Local deals with code DADGIFT. This offer is valid until 6/21 in the US and Canada only.

Redemption instruction:
1.Take 20% off your next purchase for almost any Local deal on LivingSocial when you use promo code “DADGIFT “.
2.Add Deal by clicking “Buy Now” button on the Deal information page.
3.Click on “Redeem promo code” during purchase process.
4.Enter code “DADGIFT ” and hit apply. You may only use this code once.
5.The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final purchase confirmation page.
Terms and Conditions:
Promo code only valid on Local deals. Maximum discount of $20. Promo code must be used between June 19, 2015 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and June 21, 2015, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Promo codes may only be used on new purchases and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found at here. Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site. Promo codes may not be used on government provided services. LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. This offer is single-use and non-transferrable. If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid in the US and Canada only.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

ADVANCE AUTOPARTS
Get wipers, windshield washer fluid and other car needs at a discount at Advance Autoparts.

Take 33% Off Orders Over $50 with code WD525 at AdvanceAutoParts! Valid 6/21 through 6/27. Valid online only.
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Take $10 off $30, $25 off $70 and $40 off $110 orders with code A124 at AdvanceAutoParts! Ends 6/30. Valid online only.

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

• 6/21-6/27 – Baby Sale! Up to 40% off Apparel, Baby Gear and Furniture starting at $49
• 6/21-6/27 – EXTRA $10 off your $60 order in Clothing and Accessories for the Family with code SUMMER10
• 6/21-6/27 – Pre-4th of July Sale! Up to 20% off HDTVs 49” and Under
• 6/21-6/27 – Buy One, Get One 50% off Shoes for the Family
• 6/14-7/11 – Up to 30% off Major Home Appliances + Extra 5% or Special Financing over $129 with Sears Card
• 6/24-6/27 – EXTRA 10% off Patio already up to 40% off & EXTRA 5% off Grills already up to 20% off + FREE Delivery on Patio orders $399+
• 6/21-6/27 – Up to 75% off Fine Jewelry + EXTRA $10 off $50+ with code JEWELRY
• 5/31-6/27 – Summer Savings! Up to 25% off Swimming Pools
• 6/20-6/21 – Up to 50% off select items including Mowers, Trimmers, Loppers and Folding Saws
• 5/31-7/6 – Buy One, Get One at 50% off Hawaiian Tropic or Banana Boat Sun Care

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

SEARS OUTLET
Save an extra 10% on almost everything already 25-70% off In-Stores & Online! Please let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for any extra exposure on these offers.
EXTRA 10% Store-wide In-store and Online at Sears Outlet!
Sears Outlet Gift Guide for DAD! 25-70% Off Sitewide
Save 50-55% On Cooktops at Sears Outlet!
Save 50-55% On Built in Microwaves at Sears Outlet!
45-50% Off Bottom Freezer And French Door Refrigerators at Sears Outlet!
Save 45-50% On High Efficiency Washers at Sears Outlet!
Save 30-35% On Conventional Dryers at Sears Outlet!
Save Up to 60% On Patio Sets at Sears Outlet!

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

COUPONS.COM
Get these coupons and over 200 more on Coupons.com. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. Every Friday is Freebie Friday. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
Find these limited time deals below and tons of other magazine subscription deals on their site.

Weekly Deals for Annual subscriptions:
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DEAL OF THE DAY OFFERS
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WEEKLY COUPONS
Take An Additional 15% Off at Best Deal Magazines. Enter Coupon Code 15CJ0628 During Checkout. Shop Now and Save! Offer Expires June 28, 2015.

Take An Additional $5 Off $30 at Best Deal Magazines. Enter Coupon Code SAVE5CJ0628 During Checkout. Shop Now and Save! Offer Expires June 28, 2015.

Take An Additional $7.50 Off $40 at Best Deal Magazines. Enter Coupon Code SAVE750CJ0628 During Checkout. Offer Expires June 28, 2015.

Take An Additional $10 Off $50 at Best Deal Magazines. Enter Coupon Code SAVE10CJ0628 During Checkout. Shop Now and Save! Offer Expires June 28, 2015.

Take An Additional $15 Off $70 at Best Deal Magazines. Enter Coupon Code SAVE15CJ0628 During Checkout. Shop Now and Save! Offer Expires June 28, 2015.

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cashe for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
•Easy & Free online exchange.
•Never expire.

RASCAL HOUSE
Open enrollment takes place now through July 31st. We’re offering 100 free bonus points for joining, plus an extra surprise when you enroll online! Plus, all members can receive 15% off their entire order (at any location) during the month of June with promo code: Reward15

OPENING
Smok – 13362 Madison Ave in Lakewood will be opening later this year.
8/18 Fine Spa and Salon – Chagrin Blvd in Beachwood
Antiques and Obsessions – Wickliffe in the old Big Lots
Weenie a go go – 1836 West 25th – opening in July

CLOSING
Gap – they are planning to close 140 or 1 in 6 of their stores
LeCreuset – Legacy Village on July 28

WINT (WELW)
Listen at 7:18 AM on Wednesdays to WINT 1330 AM as I go over the deals of the week on the Wake Up Lake County Show. Go to http://www.WELW.com to listen to old podcasts or to listen live.

HUNTINGTON BANK BONUS
Did you ever get those postcards in the mail that when you open an account with a bank you get a bonus? I’ve done that numerous times. I just got $150 from Huntington. I’ve gotten more than that from other banks too. Some are as high as $250 or more. You just have to deposit a certain amount in the account. Some have you set up automatic deposits, but for the recent ones I didn’t have to do so. Easy money!

COMPETITION 2
I posted the story about competition in the area and Crain’s Cleveland Business posted a similar story that very next day too. They mentioned other stores looking to move into the area. One is Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. They may move into Golden Gate shopping center in Mayfield. Meijers was also looking at stores to put in Stow and North Canton, but nothing is confirmed.

They also had the same premise of the story where Meijer was looking to move into areas that are seeing a population or housing boom.

There are stores that have boomed as they fill in a missing niche such as Sweetberry in Wickliffe. Many stores opened and closed in that spot, but Sweetberry has done well where others haven’t. Their produce prices are great and fresh and they have a good meat section. They are very small, but that area didn’t have a grocery store in the community. It’s always been crazy busy every time I go there. However, if they start increasing their produce prices they will suffer just like the other stores that populated that building.

People like to stop at places that are close to where they live instead of driving miles to get their groceries. Kinda like when people lived in towns where you could walk to the area grocery store or butcher. People like that sense of community. You can see your neighbors and chat and look in their shopping basket to see what they are buying. Oh, look. Mr Smith is buying rash cream again. Better do a fist bump greeting rather than shake his hand.

Whole Foods announced their new store that will cater more to Millennials offering more affordable items in a smaller concept store will be called 365 by Whole Foods. They also plan to expand from 400 to 1,200 stores.

Aldi’s will be opening their first stores in California next year. They plan to open 45 in the state.

THE CARDIAC CAVS
Do you remember the days of the Kardiac Kids when the Browns drove fans nuts with their last minute heroics. The Cavs in the finals are doing exactly the same. Up by 20 and then down by 1 within 5 minutes and then back up and then overtime. My heart is beating like a jackhammer and I’m shaking and screaming at the TV. I think if I got a paper cut my blood would spurt a mile in the air. But I love it. Nothing like being a Cleveland fan and waiting for their team to finally win a championship. We expect the worst, but know deep down that there is a possibility they can win it all. We just can’t wait for it to happen.

They still have a chance. Games and series can change on a dime. What if their best player, Curry, gets hurt and can’t play? With all their injuries the Cavs had they should have been swept. But the fight they have, exemplified by Delly, is what any fan can wish for in a team. They are so easy to support. They deserve to win it and it would make an incredible story if they did. I made a prediction before they knew they would get LeBron in the draft that the Cavs would be the next team to win a championship in Cleveland. A Delly Trey to win two more games would sure would taste a lot better than Curry right now.

LIVING SOCIAL BONUS CODE
Save 10% off your next vacation with code ESCAPE10. Book an extraordinary adventure to Europe, Asia, South America, and more. This offer is valid until 6/14 in the US and Canada only.

Redemption instruction:
1.Take 10% off your next purchase for almost any Escapes deal on LivingSocial.com when you use promo code “ESCAPE10″.
2.Add Deal by clicking “Buy Now” button on the Deal information page.
3.Click on “Redeem promo code” during purchase process.
4.Enter code “ESCAPE10″ and hit apply. You may only use this code once.
5.The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final purchase confirmation page.
Terms and Conditions:
*Promo code only valid on Escapes purchases. Promo code must be used between June 11, 2015 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and June 14, 2015, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Promo codes may only be used on new purchases and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found at here. Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site. May not be used on government provided services. LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. This offer is single-use and non-transferrable. If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid in the US and Canada only.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

ADVANCE AUTOPARTS
Get wipers, windshield washer fluid and other car needs at a discount at Advance Autoparts.

$50 off $100 for first 2000 customers, $40 off $100 for next 1000 customers, and 30% off nearly everything for all customers with code WD524 at AdvanceAutoParts! Valid 6/14 – 6/20
Take 10% Off or spend $100+ and Take 20% Off with code F51 at AdvanceAutoParts! Valid 6/7 through 6/21. Valid online only.
Save 15% On Your AdvanceAutoParts.com purchase with code AAP15OFF until 6/30. Valid online only.
Take $10 off $30, $25 off $70 and $40 off $110 orders with code A124 at AdvanceAutoParts! Ends 6/30. Valid online only.

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

• 5/31-6/21 – EXTRA 10% off $59+ Men’s Clothing with code GREATDAD
• 6/14-6/20 – Father’s Day Sale! Up to 20% off featured HDTVs from popular brands like RCA, Samsung and more
• 6/14-6/20 – Father’s Day Sale! Up to 75% off Fine Jewelry + EXTRA 20% off with code FATHER
• 6/14-6/20 – Up to 30% off ALL Tents, Canopies, Furniture, Chairs, Coolers and more
• 6/14-6/20 – Up to 30% off Major Home Appliances + Extra 5% or Special Financing over $129 with Sears Card
• 6/14-6/20 – EXTRA 25% off 2 or more Pairs of Shoes for the Family with code SHOE25
• 6/18-6/20 – EXTRA 10% off Patio already up to 40% off & EXTRA 5% off Grills already on sale + FREE Delivery on Patio orders $399+
• 6/14-6/20 – Back to School Savings! Get $15 Back in Points on Home orders $75+
• 5/31-6/27 – Summer Savings! Up to 25% off Swimming Pools
• 5/31-7/6 – Buy One, Get One at 50% off Hawaiian Tropic or Banana Boat Sun Care

KOHLS
Get $10 off $30 mens apparel coupon in ads this past week. Plus get $10 Kohls cash for every $50 spent. Look for clearance items up o 80% off! Don’t forget to go to Giant Eagle to get Kohls gift cards for Fuelperks! I found dress shirts for 90% off – $3.08 after discounts! After Kohls Cash I ended up spending $47.26 for $432.22 worth of items! I save $384.96!

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have also ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY
Take an extra 50% off Red Tag Clearance Cosmetic items at SallyBeauty! No promo code needed, valid through 6/11.
Take 10% off all equipment items at SallyBeauty! No promo code needed, valid through 6/10.
Save 20% on all online orders with code 555423 at SallyBeauty! Offer valid through 6/16, some exclusions apply.
Shop the June Nail Polish Sale and Buy 2, Get 1 FREE select Nail Polishes at SallyBeauty! Offer valid through 6/30

SEARS OUTLET
Great deals on tools and other gifts for Dad!
Sears Outlet Gift Guide for DAD! 25-70% Off Sitewide
Save 50% On Cooktops at Sears Outlet!
Save 50% On Built in Microwaves at Sears Outlet!
45-50% Off Bottom Freezer And French Door Refrigerators at Sears Outlet!
Save 45-50% On High Efficiency Washers at Sears Outlet!
Save 30-35% On Conventional Dryers at Sears Outlet!
30% Off Mowers and Tractors at Sears Outlet!

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

Prices valid 6/11/15–6/15/15. Offers good while supplies last. Some furniture requires assembly. Prices and selection may vary by store and online. Some items may not be available at all stores or online. Items sold individually in store may be sold in sets online. Sale offers exclude red-ticketed items. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken on sale items. CA: Items not available at Mission Viejo location. CO: Advertised prices are subject to state and local taxes, as well as all fees.

MEMBERS SAVE 10% COUPON:
*Valid through 6/21/15 at Cost Plus World Market stores and worldmarket.com. Not valid at closing stores. Not valid on alcoholic beverages, gift cards, eGift Cards, CRAFT BY WORLD MARKET merchandise, delivery surcharges, and shipping fees. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other coupons and offers. Discount will be applied to current selling price. Employees not eligible. World Market Explorer Member ID entry required at checkout. No adjustments to prior purchases. No cash value or rain checks issued. When you return an item, you will forfeit the discount applied to that item. To redeem online, enter promotion code SAVE1410 at checkout.

COUPONS.COM
Get these coupons and over 200 more on Coupons.com. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. Every Friday is Freebie Friday. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

NEW FEATURE – Earn One or Many savings faster. When you see a rocket on a One or Many offer, you can boost your progress toward the offer’s spending goal by taking a quick action. For example, you might get $2 toward an offer’s $12 spending goal by watching a video.

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cashe for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
•Easy & Free online exchange.
•Never expire.

RESTAURANT.COM
Get $25 restaurant gift certificates for $6 with code TASTE at checkout (normally $10) – code good through Saturday, 6/13. Great way to save at area restaurants. Typically must spend a certain amount to get the discount (noted on certificate).

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cash for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
•Easy & Free online exchange.
•Never expire.

$39 GLASSES
They sell contacts at the lowest prices possible plus FREE standard shipping. Best of all, they are the ONLY company that includes FREE glasses (valued at $39.00) and FREE standard shipping with the purchase of an annual contact lens supply!

For a limited time, get 15% off your glasses order from 39DollarGlasses. Use code SUNNY15, exp. June 30, 2015.

BOOKIT
55% Off Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Plus Free Golf & Kids Stay Free! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 12/15/15.
Over 55% Off Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica Plus 2 Kids Stay Free & Instant Rebate! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 10/31/15.
Over 45% Off Secrets St. James Plus Resort Coupons! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 8/21/15.
Save Up to 60% Off Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay Plus Wi-Fi and Kids Stay & Eat Free! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 12/23/15.
Save 40% Off Jewel Paradise Cove Plus Free Tours! Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 1/1/16.
Up to 30% Off Riu Montego Bay Plus Up to $600 Resort Credit! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 12/31/15.
Save up to 40% Royalton White Sands Plus Free Room Upgrade! Available only at BookIt.com: Book now through 6/6/15 and travel now through 12/23/15.

•Make a reservation now using the Advance Purchase rate and book a stay at any participating hotel by Dec. 31, 2015 to receive a $25 Gift Card code for Restaurant.com.

•Best Internet rates guaranteed! Simply book your room and if you find a lower published rate for the same hotel and accommodations for the same dates at any other qualified online source, they will match that rate plus give you a free night for that stay.

YOU NEED TO BE REWARDED
Do you not get bonuses or rewards on your credit card? Do you pay an annual fee? Is your APR high compared to other cards? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to shop around for cards that help you! Kiplingers just rated the best reward credit cards. Get a card with no annual fee and a low APR. Transfer you balance to the low APR card, if possible. Check out the best cards according to Kiplingers on this link:http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/credit/T016-S002-best-rewards-credit-cards/index.html?rid=EML

COMPETITION AND THE ECONOMY
Meijer and Menards seem to be moving into the Cleveland market with Meijer opening a store in Avon and planning one in Aurora along with Menards opening in Avon and planning a store in Mentor. The Cleveland area hasn’t had any major newcomers for the grocery business since Whole Foods, Aldi’s and Trader Joe’s came to town, but those stores are smaller than your typical grocery store. Tops was last here around 7 years ago and they, in essence, took over Pick-n-Pay/Finast before they left town. Buehlers has been one of the biggest newcomers in the area, but they are more in the Akron area rather than Cleveland.

I don’t see Kroger moving here. The Cleveland market is competitive and established. Meijer and Menards are moving in areas that have grown in population, mostly the Avon area (they are also getting a Cabela’s). Aurora, where Meijer is looking at opening a store, has been a hot housing area. The Medina area has been growing lots too, but it’s hit or miss for stores in that area as many have opened and closed.

The under-served market is the inner city. Dave’s Supermarket has that area covered, but they don’t have much competition aside from Sav-a-lot and Aldi’s. Heinen’s opening a store downtown was huge as it made it more of a livable downtown.

Giant Eagle pulled out of the Toledo market, but is expanding in the Indianapolis area. Good Cents, owned by Giant Eagle, also closed its stores in the Northeast Ohio area. They tried to mimic Aldi’s, but then prices for their produce started creeping up and they added a deli and more meat and increased the size of some stores that morphed them into a smallish Giant Eagle without the double coupons. So they pretty much copy-catted their own store rather than Aldi’s.

Heinen’s is expanding into the Chicago market. Sav-a-Lot and Aldi’s keep opening stores everywhere. So stores are jockeying around.

But can all these stores survive? The savings rate is very high at over 5%, so people are saving more which is good so that when the next dip in the economy hits people will be able to weather it better. At one point before the Great Recession people were spending more than they were saving. The rate was around minus 1%! So many people learned a big lesson and realized they need to have a nest egg. Paying for things when you don’t have money saved to pay for them will just put anyone in a world of hurt financially eventually. Just the interest alone on your credit card if you carry a balance month to month is about equal to paying double for everything you buy.

The drop in gas and oil prices helped consumers save more. Some are deciding to buy cars that guzzle gas again and some are spending above their means, but that will only get them in trouble when finances are strained again. Never spend above your means! Some even have stopped couponing. But the worst time to stop couponing is when your finances are stable because all of the savings you save couponing will carry you through the next tough financial drought.

Just look at some of the states that were going gangbusters like Texas which is now seeing huge job losses because of the drop in oil and gas prices. When things are going good some people never think there will be a day that things will get worse and they buy things that they really can’t afford. It catches ya off guard and then whammo. How do you pay for a house or car or other luxuries when you don’t have long term savings?

Other economic changes that are expected to change are pent-up wage increases. The recent bad economic quarter due partly to a very bad winter, the West Coast port strike and low oil prices caused a bit of a downturn which hurt certain business sectors, but that will change some with the summer months. Almost every store and restaurant I go to now has a ‘now hiring’ sign in it. The competition for workers will increase as baby boomers retire. Productivity gains didn’t parlay into wage increases for many years so there is some catching up to do with wages. The lower and middle class missed out on the gains while the upper class didn’t, so the balance will come as evidenced by many retailers and other businesses announcing wage increases. May saw a job increase of 280,000 and yet the unemployment rate went up to 5.5%! Reason being, more people are optimistic enough now to look for jobs again so they are counted now in the jobs report.

Most major retailers and restaurants like Wal-mart and McDonalds have increased their minimum wages which should increase wages for those earning low wages. It’s long overdue and yet you aren’t seeing tons of closings after the increases. Businesses are sitting on trillions of cash they banked so the money is there. Enough so that productivity has gone down as a percentage recently as research and development spending has gone down thus not allowing for technological advancements to improve processes.

Restaurants come and go all the time even in good economies, so they are less of a gauge of a healthy market. Most people won’t balk at a $1 increase in a menu item too. What restaurants have done though is to price appetizers as much as some entrees and sandwiches! No longer are the reasonably priced appetizers, but instead a third entree. So they’ve found a way to market an increase in their profits.

Some businesses are deciding to limit their number of workers so that they can balance the wage increases. Has anyone been at a store where you have to wait longer than usual because there are not enough workers? Doesn’t make you want to shop there anymore does it. My patience meter is pretty good, but I’ve seen some customers turn tomato-faced because they are getting so upset with service and long waits. It’s fun to watch when people explode because it usually ends up with lots of drama and more than what you’d read in some of the register magazines.

So we’ll see where the market goes with competition and how the economy affects it and which stores open in new markets. If these new stores have great deals, you’ll see me post about them here. Stay tuned!

WHERE’S THE STOCK?
I was at a local store and noticed that they had hardly any items in the area in front of the store where they usually put the carts and some products. They used to have big displays full of products. I found out why they stopped stocking the area fully. Apparently shoplifters are taking items from the area so much that they decided to limit the stock in the area. Sad. C’mon shoplifters. If ya want something free, just read my blog to find out what you can get for free or close to free without going to jail! After all, everyone has to pay more to make up for the theft.

TOP TEN THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE CAVS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Irving and Love are out, but even so the Cavs still have a chance. At least that is what I’m trying to convince myself. The trevails of being a Cleveland fan… GO CAVS!!!

10) A spike in deaths will occur as Clevelanders will now finally have seen a championship and they can now go to heaven.
9) Cleveland restaurants will give an extra turn of shredded Asiago cheese and dollop of whipped cream or sour cream on their meals.
8) The heavy weight felt by Clevelanders for not winning a championship in eons will actually cause us to lose 5 pounds each overnight.
7) Clevelanders will add a strut to their walk.
6) A statue of LeBron, Delly, Blatt and the rest of the team will populate the whole of the new Public Square.
5) Cursing and road rage will be replaced with graciously letting cars cut you off.
4) People won’t be lactose intolerant, suffer from peanut allergies, and won’t have psoriasis anymore because one miracle deserves another.
3) Cars won’t be burned and RTA buses won’t be overturned because we’ll be too busy doing shots and feeling dizzy from that weird feeling of actually winning a championship.
2) Witness LeBron being fully forgiven.
1) One heluva parade.

The in-depth guidebook provides financial information and options for veterans, different associations and groups available for educational purposes, and pointers on how to choose the college best suited to their needs.

LIVING SOCIAL BONUS CODE
$10 off a purchase of $50 or more with code TENOFF on already discounted Living Social deals!

Redemption instruction:
1.Take $10 off your next purchase for almost any deal $50 or more on LivingSocial.com when you use promo code “TENOFF”.
2.Add Deal by clicking “Buy Now” button on the Deal information page.
3.Click on “Redeem promo code” during purchase process.
4.Enter code “TENOFF” and hit apply. You may only use this code once.
5.The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final purchase confirmation page.

Terms and Conditions:
*Promo code only good for purchases of $50 or more. Promo code must be used between June 5, 2015 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and June 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Promo codes may only be used on new purchases and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found at here. Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site. Promo codes may not be used on government provided services. LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. This offer is single-use and non-transferrable. If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid in the US only.

HOT GROUPON DEALS
Appetizers and Full Dinner Fare – $11 for $20 worth at Billy’s – A Cappelli Martini Bar
Up to 29% Off at Grovewood Tavern & Wine Bar in Cleveland – $39 for $55 worth
Up to 47% Off at Burgers-N-Beer in downtown Willoughby – $14 for $20 worth
Boney James and Brian McKnight concert — Up to 50% Off
80% Off a Skin-Cleansing Brush
Up to 35% Off Browns Preseason Game from Ticketwave – $39 (reg. $60)
Dokken with L.A. Guns – Up to 57% Off Glam-Rock Concert – $15 (reg. $34.65)

CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

ADVANCE AUTOPARTS
Get wipers, windshield washer fluid and other car needs at a discount at Advance Autoparts.

Take $50 Off $125 or more with code WD523 at AdvanceAutoParts! Valid 6/7 through 6/13. Valid online only.
On Your AdvanceAutoParts purchase with code AAP15OFF until 6/30. Valid online only.
Take $10 off $30, $25 off $70 and $40 off $110 orders with code A124 at AdvanceAutoParts! Ends 6/30. Valid online only.

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have also ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
• Earn points on thousands of items each week
• Get 10 points for every mile when you Walk with Walgreens
• Redeem instantly with as few as 5,000 points

COUPONS.COM
Get these coupons and over 200 more on Coupons.com. Print them twice per laptop/PC. They will double at stores as per their rules – Giant Eagle, Dave’s Supermarket, and Buehlers doubles coupons of 99 cents and less. Get them before they disappear!

SAVING STAR
Get ecoupons and more on Saving Star. Just enter in your loyalty card accounts then click on the coupons you want and you’ll get the savings once the item is purchase (can still use manufacturer or store coupon on item). Accumulate the savings and then send it to your PayPal account or other account. Every Friday is Freebie Friday. Get an item for free once you activate the item online and purchase it at a linked loyalty card store.

More than 18,500 restaurants nationwide.
•1,000’S of new restaurants added every month.
•Use the deal just like cashe for up to 50% savings on the final bill.
•Use on your smartphone.
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•Never expire.

INTUIT QUICKEN
Organize your finances with Quicken! Great for those that need help balancing finances and checkbooks, especially for those that pay for overdrafts. Philadelphia’s 5 biggest banks collect nearly $1B in overdraft fees during 1Q, if that says how much is wasted in overdrafts. Quicken software now on sale now through 6/1.

MORTGAGE RATES
In 2015, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 5.3% while the available rate currently is around 3.95%, so there are many that can take advantage of refinancing and pay less for your monthly mortgage just by refinancing and/or pay off your mortgage quicker without paying more monthy. What’s your rate?

DOLLAR BANK
With their Everything Savings account you can earn 1.60% APY throughout 2015 in celebration of our 160th Anniversary! With no minimum balance or monthly service charge, it pays this great rate on balances below $20,000. You must get a checking account with them for the rate. Spectacular rate for savings as most banks are around .15% or even less! Click here for more info: http://www.dollarbank.com/checkingandsavings/savings/compare_savings.aspx

BAGWORMS BEGONE
To get rid of bagworms, the insects that hang from evergreens and ornamental plants, plant asters and black-eyed susans as they attract bagworm-killing wasps and tachinid flies.

GET YOUR FILL OF ELECTRICITY BY SUNDAY
Be sure to get all your “electric” chores done on Sunday, May 31st. The Illuminating Company electricity rates will increase around 8% on June 1st to nearly 8 cents per kilowatt-hour, or kWh, up from just around 7 cents a year ago. Rates with Ohio Edison will increase around 5% and Toledo Edison will see rates increase 4% from last year’s summer rates.

CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Our trip to California started off badly. I checked our flight status and for the first time travelling I saw something that I never saw before. It said our flight was cancelled because of maintenance on the plane. Scramble time!

I got a little lucky as they hadn’t e-mailed or texted that the flight was cancelled yet. I called United right away to find out if we could find another flight. We were on a non-stop and no others were available to fly that day. When I called they checked and said there were no other flights available, but I had pulled up the flights and saw some going to Denver and Houston before getting to LA. She said she didn’t see any availability. I put her on hold as my wife was calling to tell me that she got a text that the flight was canceled and that she had called United too, but they said no alternatives were available too. Not good. Diarrhea time!

I got back on with the gal I called and she said she found the one with a stop to Houston available. I didn’t know if I should be upset that she didn’t find it initially or ecstatic that she found it available. Book it I said! The plane we were on had over 100 people and the one to Houston was a small plane so we were lucky to get a seat as there were tons of people trying to find alternative flights. When we checked in online we saw that they said it was overbooked and they were offering $100 to take a different flight. Not gonna happen as that would mess up our plans to go the next day. Flying home I can deal with the delay in order to get the cash, but not to start a trip.

We usually drop off our car through a sister-in-laws nearby but because we had to leave earlier we had to park at the airport. Luckily I had a free week pass for an airport parking garage from getting my card punched through many previous stays. We get to Airport Fast Park and she tells me to go to aisle Q. I see plenty of spots open close by and we end up in aisle B. Can’t she see that I was just stressin’?

By the way, the Cleveland Hopkins airport is going through renovations so the shuttle buses are across the way by the parking garage. Get there early as it will take longer to get to where you need to until next year when it is all completed.

We got there early enough to the airport to use a free United Club pass for the United room at the airport. Free drinks, snacks, wifi, and newspapers. I got them for having a United credit card. They are offering 50,000 points now through 6/2 at https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFWLTO?. That’s enough for two free flights! No annual fee the first year, but $95 thereafter. I’ve cancelled the card for these type of deals after one year, but one I continued when I called to cancel and they gave me 12,000 extra miles. Worth it as a free flight is usually twice that many miles.

We had to semi-run to catch our next flight in Houston as the plane got delayed at the gate. I wanted to check out a TV there to see how the Cavs were doing, but we didn’t have time. When we landed in LA someone saw that I was wearing a Cavs shirt and said they were winning by 15 and then another guy said they won. Lots of people there were for the Cavs we found throughout the trip.

I got Entertainment books for Santa Barbara area, LA, and San Diego for $5 each. I got them for that price back in January when they were on sale (via my site) for $5 each after one book for $10 was purchased and with free shipping!

Most of the hotels we stayed at we booked through http://www.Hotels.com. Prices are even better when they offer additional discounts with promo codes or have them on sale. Best to look early for deals as they will sell out. Plus with ten stays you get a free stay which we used during the trip.

For the car rental I started with http://www.autoslash.com. They check rates and will rebook you if they go down after you already booked with them. It worked as I started out at around $250 and it went down to $169 total for the week for a full-sized car. I checked around for better deals through Entertainment and other rental car sites and travel agencies, but that was the best deal. Some came close and some for smaller cars gave a better deal, but with a long driving trip I wanted a comfortable boat car.

One thing to note is that in the language of some car rental contracts it states that you have to get gas within so many miles of the rental facility. It was 10 miles with our rental. A scam to get you to pay more if you ask me, but they want to make sure the car comes back full. I even had to show them the receipt when I checked out.

To start off the trip we drove to Solvang. It’s a town that looks like a Dutch town all throughout. Neat little town.

From there we went to the area wineries. Tons in the town of Los Olivos. There are about 20 within walking distance of each other there. Our favorites in the area were Foxen and Zaca Mesa.

The area is where the movie Sideways was filmed. We stopped at Blackjack winery which was featured in the film. We got a bottle of the wine the actors show tasting while they were there.

All of the wineries charged for tasting. Anywhere from $10 to $20. Way expensive. One even charged $30! I might as well just roll the dice and just buy a bottle at that price. We found a way to save on tastings though. One was the Entertainment book as there were some coupons in the book for the wineries. The other was to get coupons from the Visitor Center. We scooped up a bunch there. The best was to ask the person pouring the wine if they had any and they did! Mostly two for one deals. For the most part the person pouring will pour you extra tastes, but usually they tell you to pick only a certain amount from the list. Unless the wine was fantastic we poured most of the wine out anyway.

One place we stopped at there was a guy that thought he was all that about wine. He kept his sunglasses on even though we were indoors. Yes, one of those types. He started spouting off about all he knows about wine and all I heard eventually was Mouvedre, Italy, blah, blah, blah. I nicknamed him Douchy McDouchy. Now we go back to another tasting room and we mentioned the guy and it turns out the guy that was pouring for us knew exactly who we were talking about and laughed about it.

We stopped in Santa Barbara and walked the boardwalk and ate at the Fish House which we were told was good by the host parents of the twin brother of our exchange girl, Rita. They live in Santa Barbara. Had the artichoke there. Yes, I know. I should have gotten fish at the Fish House. I just had a taste for artichoke. Now that’s not something I say often enough.

What is odd with our trips is that there is always some natural event that occurs wherever we go. This time a big oil spill hit Santa Barbara. Our plane stopped in Houston and that is also where there were huge floods. There was also someone that got tazed at LAX airport that Mini-Me filmed and posted. Not so much a natural event, but it was odd enough.

Next up was Ojai. I was expecting more of a spiritual, quiet town with quaint shops. Nope and sorta yup. Not much there. We had some great Mexican at a restaurant that I got a http://www.Restaurant.com for. Spent $7 for around $20 worth of food.

We had a coupon for free beer tasting at a local shop. We asked the locals where to watch the Cavs game. They said there was a sports bar in town, but it closed. However, there was one called the Hub and then they said another one further out. They kept blurting out street names as if we knew where they were. They made it sound like I had to drive miles to get to them. Turns out the Hub was just a short walk away. The place didn’t serve any food. Just drinks. Kinda depressing place as not many people were there for a Friday evening. We got to watch the Cavs win as they had a big screen TV there.

From there we went to Temecula. More wineries…can you tell we like wine. I had called their Visitors Bureau and they sent me coupons via mail. You can also get coupons online online from sites like http://www.cheers2wine.com. Asking for coupons at the winery worked there too. The wineries seemed to like to get the coupons from other wineries as they look at it as a referral.

The best we had in the Temecula region was Hart Winery. Great Barbera there. It’s an Italian red varietal wine. I’m getting to sound like Douchy McDouchy now.

The wines were pricey everywhere, much of it due to the drought. We didn’t buy much because they were so expensive. They said the drought has been going on for four years. It was so dry everywhere. They have trees dying and they said that trees store enough water for a year. At least if you wash your car you don’t have to fret about it raining the next day.

Surprisingly, the weather was cool, drizzily, and cloudy through most of the trip. Almost-jacket weather. It was much warmer in Cleveland.

We stopped in San Diego. We stayed in the Little Italy section. Great area. The Gas Lamp District was cool. Lots of restaurants and bars. We used an Entertainment coupon at Royal India which had some great curry food.

We took advantage of happy hours in town. Found lots of great deals. We went to a place called Taste that had half off apps, drinks, and they showed the Cavs game! Plus we used an Entertainment book coupon for a BOGO entrée.

Our last stop was in LA. We stopped at Tony Roma’s that I love. I had an Entertainment coupon for it. We stopped at the one in Encino as the one in Universal City charges $17 just for parking!

From there we stopped in Hollywood. Took some pictures of the stars on the sidewalk. Also pics of Mann’s Chinese Theater and the Church of Scientology there. Looks like they got rid of the campy sign they used to have there. Plenty of weirdos there. I think they like the attention or are trying to be “discovered”.

I did notice plenty of bums in LA and San Diego. The weather there is so much better year-round that you can live outdoors all the time. The cost of living is high, especially housing. A same sized house that costs $200,000 in Cleveland would cost a million in California. The size of your lot would be almost as big as a ketchup packet there too. It’s partly the reason why LA just passed phasing in an increase in their minimum wage to $15 an hour. Hard to afford any housing when you are low income there. A recent study found that there is no state in the U.S. where a full-time, minimum-wage worker can afford to rent a one-bedroom apartment for less than 30% of their paycheck (which is a standard measure of housing affordability).

We went to a Dodgers game afterwards. I’ve been on a mission to get to all the baseball ballparks and that is one I never went to. I never went to San Diego’s ballpark too, but instead of baseball they had the Rolling Stones playing the day we were there.

One thing about western ballparks is that they love to sell garlic fries…stinky garlic fries. They should give a pine tree air freshener with each purchase and a Listirine breath strip.

I wanted to get a scalped ticket, but nobody scalps them there that I found. Parking was steep at $20 which I could’ve got for $10 online, but I would’ve paid and extra $10 for the tickets online for fees that I didn’t at the park.

After we got home I found out I got some more discounts. I use iDine – http://www.idine.com. It gives you a reward when you dine at certain restaurants that belong to their program. All you do is tie in you credit card(s) to them and when you dine at their participating restaurants you get a reward of 5% to 15% of the total bill (includes tip, meals, drinks) that they send in the form of a debit card once you accumulate $25 worth of rewards. You can use coupons on top of getting the rewards too!

One last thing we had to do when we got home was to pay for a toll online. They have some freeways where a it takes a picture of your license plate and you have to go to their web-site to pay the toll. If you don’t within five days of getting back, you pay a violation. If you pay through your car rental, they will charge an administration fee. So don’t ignore the magic picture they take!

HOT LIVING SOCIAL DEALS
Four Private Music Lessons by Great Lakes School of Music for $44 (reg. $88)
2 or 4 Comedy Show Tickets, Plus Appetizers by the Cleveland Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant for $20 (reg. $63)
$50 to Spend on Fine Italian Food by Osteria Restaurant Cleveland for $25

HOT GROUPON DEALS
One Ticket to a Browns Preseason Game on August 13 or 20 from Ticketwave (Up to 35% Off) for $39.
DNA Test by ConnectMyDNA for $29 (reg. $99.95)
Signature Service Oil Change by Jiffy Lube for $16 (reg. $43.99)
Up to 50% Off Fondue at The Melting Pot at Legacy Village – $30 for $59.75 worth
55% Off Scavenger-Hunt Adventure Race by Urban Scavenger Hunt for $25 (reg. $55)
O.A.R. — Up to 50% Off Alt-Rock Show – $26.15 (reg. $52.25)

CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm . Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me.

OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
SOLD OUT! New books available in September.

SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Updated! Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money on dozens of different topics. The booklet with over 180 pages was updated in 2015 with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!

Giant Eagle doubles coupons that are 99 cents or less. That means a .75 coupon will double to $1.50 off. It happens automatically when a coupon that is 99 cents or less is scanned at the register – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Get 10 cents in Fuelperks for every $50 spent ($3 savings).

NEW RULE! An eOffer won’t work if you use a manfacturer coupon for the same item. In the past an eOffer would work along with a manufacturer coupon. An eOffer will supercede a paper coupon. Click here for dozens of eOffers (electronic coupons that link to you card and trigger when you purchase the item – only works once and doesn’t double): http://www.gianteagle.com/#

NEW! Plenti Points will start in May to replace the UP Rewards program. It’s a new points program replacing the UP Rewards program. Not much different than Walgreen’s Balance Rewards program. Read more about the program at https://shop.riteaid.com/info/plenti

Video Values have also ended.

Starting May 4th, begin earning Plenti points from Plenti partners in-store and online. Partners inlude Macy’s, Hulu, AT&T, Mobil, Nationwide, Direct Energy, and Exxon. Visit http://www.plenti.com/partners to learn more about how Plenti works with each partner.

If you already have a Plenti card, you can finish signing up for Plenti starting May 4th to ensure you get all the benefits of Plenti, including the ability to use points at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners.

Look for your welcome email from Plenti on May 4th if you provided an email in-store to finish signing up online, or you can also visit http://www.riteaid.com/plenti.
•You will still earn wellness+ points at Rite Aid on purchases and prescriptions towards savings of up to 20% OFF almost the whole Rite Aid store for a year.
•Now you can also earn Plenti points on things you buy every day at Plenti partners, including Rite Aid, valid for at least two years instead of two weeks
•200 Plenti points gets you at least $2 in savings at checkout at Rite Aid and certain other Plenti partners
•+UP Rewards will transition to Plenti points.

Join Rite Aid’s Wellness program to get these rewards:
Earn one point for every dollar you spend on non-prescriptions.
Earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase.

BENEFITS
Members-only sale pricing.
Load, manage and redeem coupons with Load2Card.
Register Rewards on qualifying purchases.
24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist at 1-800-RITE-AID or http://www.riteaid.com/wellness.
Upromise® Participation.
10% off Rite Aid Brand every day for a year and a 10% off shopping pass with Bronze status.
10% off the entire store for a year with Silver status.
Free health and wellness reward at 500 points with Silver status.
20% off the entire store for a year with Gold status.
Click here for more information: https://www.riteaid.com/wellness

5/21-6/4 – WISH WEEKEND! Donate $5 to Make-A-Wish in stores and Receive a 10% Off Shopping Pass from 6/5-6/6
Save 40% on all Reconditioned Hoover Vacuums
Save 40-80% on all Small Kitchen Appliances
Save Up To 70-75% On Mattresses at Sears Outlet.
Save 50-55% On Cooktops at Sears Outlet!
45-50% Off Bottom Freezer And French Door Refrigerators at Sears Outlet!

Join Balance Rewards to earn points on thousands of items, including every prescription and immunization. Purchase items in-store or online to earn points. Redeem points for dollar rewards that you can get instantly at the checkout.
Click here to get enrolled:Walgreens Reward Program

• Save on sale items with card
• Get 500 points for every prescription and immunization
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